Barista

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point•Stevens Point, WI

63d•$13

About The Position

Accountability Reports to the University Dining Assistant Manager for Coffee Shops and the Student Manager – Cafes. Responsibilities The Barista is responsible to serve as operational staff of the Homegrown Café (DUC) or Common Ground Café (CBB) . Daily responsibilities include accurately serving customers upon their purchase of products , light cleaning of workspace and establishment, stocking products when needed to ensur e a smooth daily operation of the area. Specific Duties Providing exceptional customer service. Maintaining a clean and safe work environment by demonstrating proper food handling and sanitary techniques. Complete training on all equipment prior to usage . Knowledge of how to assemble, disassemble and clean all equipment. Stocking product s when needed and maintaini ng open communication with the Assistant Manager about inventory . Operating cash register for the sale of products . Daily opening and closing procedures , if working these shifts. Making coffee drinks using an espresso machine . Keep ing t he Cafe area clean . Tasks may include light to moderate cleaning during each shift . Follow proper reporting procedures if theft is observed . Attend ing mandatory staff meetings . Completing University Dining Orientation Canvas course and M andatory T rainings (Mandated Reporter and Information Security courses found on the My UW website) before the employee’s first shift with University Dining. Be ing held accountable and abide to the policies outlined in the University Dining Student Employment Handbook and any department specific policies, procedures, and expectations. Qualifications M ust be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per week with at least two weekend shifts per month. Ability to lift pans, weighing up to 40#, between production area and carts. Ability to bend, stoop, twist and lift weighing up to 60# when storing, stocking and gathering prepared products and/or inventory items. Ability to stand and walk on hard floors for extended hours. All applicants must be at least a part-time student (enrolled in at least 6 undergraduate or 5 graduate credits) and be in good academic standing (cumulative and semester GPAs of 2.0 or higher). Applicants must pass a criminal background check (only criminal activity directly pertaining to the position description will be evaluated .) Successful applicants must pass all UWSP mandatory trainings along with department specific (food handling) trainings as part of their employment onboarding. Upon the completion of the eight-week probationary period, the staff supervisor will conduct a performance evaluation with results impacting the students ’ future Learning Outcomes Although your job in University Dining may not be directly related to your future profession, the skills you learn here are transferable and will help you within any career path while also giv ing you valuable work experience to strengthen your resume. As a result of their involvement in the University Dining student employment program, student employees will gain experience in: Job Knowledge Personal Development Responsibility/Task Completion Customer Service Community Engagement Inclusivity at Work Work Practices Judgement/Problem Solving Success Attributes

Requirements

Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per week with at least two weekend shifts per month
Ability to lift pans, weighing up to 40#, between production area and carts
Ability to bend, stoop, twist and lift weighing up to 60# when storing, stocking and gathering prepared products and/or inventory items
Ability to stand and walk on hard floors for extended hours
All applicants must be at least a part-time student (enrolled in at least 6 undergraduate or 5 graduate credits) and be in good academic standing (cumulative and semester GPAs of 2.0 or higher)
Applicants must pass a criminal background check
Successful applicants must pass all UWSP mandatory trainings along with department specific (food handling) trainings as part of their employment onboarding

Responsibilities

Serving customers
Cleaning workspace
Stocking products
Providing customer service
Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
Operating cash register
Making coffee drinks using an espresso machine
Following reporting procedures
Attending staff meetings
Completing University Dining Orientation Canvas course and Mandatory Trainings
Abiding to the policies outlined in the University Dining Student Employment Handbook